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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
The Old.

Give me the old songs-those exqui-
site bursts of melody which thrilled the
Tyres of the inspired poets and minstrels
of long ago. Every note has bourne on
the air a tale of joy and rapture-of sor-
row and sadness! They tell of days
gone by, and time hath given to them a
voice which speaks to those who once
breathed these melodies, of what they
are, and what we soon shall be. My
heart loves those melodies; may they
be mine to hear till life shall end, and,
as I elaunch my boat upon the sea of
eternity, may their echoes be waited to
my ear, to cheer me on my passage from
the cen of earth and earth-land!
Give me the old path, where VIZ have
wandered and culled the flowers of love
and friendship, in the days of "Auld
Lang Syne;" sweeter, far, the dells
where those echoes have answered to
u voices, whose turf is not a stranger
to our footsteps, and whose rills have
in childhood's days reflected back our
forms, and those of our merry play-fel-
lows, from whom we have been parted,
and meet no more in the old hooks we
loved so well. May the old paths be
watered in heavens own dew, and be
green forever in my memory!
Give me the old house upon whose
stairs we seem to hear light footsteps,
and under whose porch a merry laugh
to mingle with the winds that
whistle through old trees, beneath
whose branches lie the graves of those
who once trod the halls and made the
chambers ring with glee.
And, he! above all, give me the old
friends,-hearts bound to mine in life's
sunshiny hours with a link SO strong
that all the storms of earth might not
break it asunder,-spirits c%ongenial,
whose hearts through life have throb-
bed in unison with our own! Oh, when
death shall still this heart, l would not
ask for aught more sacred to hallow my |
dust than the teal of an old friend. May |
my funeral dirge be chanted by the old
friends I love so fondly, who have not
yet passed away to the spirits bright
home !-ANoN.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Camden Chips.

CAMDEN, O., Jan. 81, 'S7.
John T. Deem, of Eaton, was on our
streets last Friday.
Jos. Grouse went to Eaton last week
OF business.
Frank Eikenberry, of Middletown,
spent Sunday at home.
l.. G. Gould, editor of the Eaton DEM
ocRAT, was in town n evening last
week.
Ada Robinson, of Hamilton, visited
here over Sunday-the guest of Miss
Ella Kenworthy.
Willard Edison and wife, of Eaton,
took in 'Canny's Cross Roads Saturday
evening.
VIM. banner, formerly of this place,
but now of Greenfield, Ind, was shak-
ing hands with his old friends here Sat-
urday evening.
Miss Mary Britton, of Greenville, and
Miss Jennie Eikenberry, of Winches-
ter, spent Sunday with Miss Nora Elk
enberry.
Mrs. President Cleveland started the
style of removing the hat at the opera,
and our little city done likewise Satur-
day evening. Camden is not SLOW to
catch on.
Dick Duskey has moved into his new
blacksmith shop, which was just COM
pleted last week. He has a very neat
and convenient shop.
Mrs. Jos. Grouse has of the larg-
est and most handsome callie lilies in
bloom at her window we have seen for
some time.
VIM. Foster, who has been employed
by VIM. Brewer in the butchering bu-
siness for several years, has formed a
partnership with Sam'l Kincaid, and
will open a butcher shop this week in
the room formerly occupied by John
Miles, a few doors west of Main-Cross
streets. We wish them success.
The Clio Club presented "Canny's
Gross Roads, in the Opera House Sat
urday evening, under the management
of the author, Mr.. Geo. Hooper, of this
place. The hall was crowded to it's ut
most capacity. This play is without a
doubt a good one, and besides they all
played their parts well in every respect.
ERo.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
The Best.

There is an advertisement in the Examiner
this week of a remedy that is superior to al
others, and as nearly all disease owes its orr.
gin to the impure condition of the blood, this
is by far the best preparation ever offered to
the trade. 1t p~uriies and enriches the blood,
gives tone and energy to the system, builds
up broken down constitutions, and gives
strength and energy to the feeble and debili-
tated. We refer to s. s. s., and will say
that this notice is cheerfully given them, un-
solicited on their part.-Abingdom (Va.)
Erdn,iner.
Swift's Specific is now sold in dry form as
we'll as liquid. The dry can easily be pre-
pared at home, and can be used without spirits
if desired. Price fifty cents per PACKAGE
Sent by mail on receipt of price. Some of
the most wonderful cures have been made by
using the remedy without any spirits at all.
There is no longer any ground for hesi-
fancy on the part of the reader. Swift's
Specific reaches all diseases arising from an
impure and vitiated condition of the blood
Exhaustive tests have been made in this
class of disease. Irrefragible testimony from
people of all classes and walks of life, pro-
fessienal men, merchants, mechanics and la
borers, all agreeing in their verdict that
Swift's Specific is a sure cure for every dis
ease that inheres in the blood.
Treatise on Blood and Shin Diseases, mail
ed Free:
THE SWIFT Specific Co., Drawer 3, Allan
ia, Ca
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
FOLLOW THE CROWD!
Tremendous Rush!

Tremendous Rush!
Our store was crowded every day last
week with people from all parts of the
county. Everybody seems anxious to
some of the wonderful bargains
before the goods r all gone. 1t seems
almost incredible that goods can be Of
fered SO cheap, but you will find the
GOODS AND PRICES as advertised. Ev-
erything is being sold for one-half to
three-quarters its real value. Mems
fine worsted Corkscrew Overcoats, $500
worth $500 to $500; Cashmere Over
coats $500; Mems all wool suits $500,
worth $500; mems heavy Cashmere
Pants 99c.; fine all wool Corkscrew
Pants $2.75, worth $3.50; stiff Hats 25c.
worth $1.5O; boys winter Caps $780,;
mems winter Caps &c.; boys Suits
and Overcoats, Underwear, Gloves,
Knit-Jackets, &C., at the same reduc-
ton. Come and see that these things are.
Jos. WoERNER,
The 24-Karat Clothier.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

HERE is truly a family Magazine" This
is what we exclaipsl after looking through
"Demorest's Monthly" for February. The
departments in this artistic magazine make
it peculiarly welcome in the family CIRCLE
"Home Art and Home Comfort tells how to
make home beautiful and comfortable;
"Household" assists in the work in the house
from garrett to kitchen; "Our Girls gives
practical hints to the rising generation.
The information in the correspondence
Club" must be interesting to the subscribers,
as it is answers to their own questions. The
mirror of Fashions must be a perfect re-
Election of the prevailing styles, for who can
know them better than Nine. Demorest?-
"What Women are Doing" is always inter-
esting to women; "The Worlds Progress"
gives passing events in a nut she'll, so that
busy women can grasp them in a few mo-
ments; and "Prohibition" deals affirmatively
with this great moral question. The stories
are of a high order. The articles on interest
ing subjects are very cleverly written by the
best authors, and the illustrations are pro-
fuse and very fine. The steel engraving
"Cupid" is especially appropriate at this
Valentine season, Published by w. JEN-
NINGs DEMoBEsr, IL East 14th St., New
York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

When a rich man dies, his wealth is
500 disposed of if he has left nothing
else, his name is soon forgotten, but if
he has used his wealth in the service of
justice and mercy, righteousness and
truth, if he has aided the weak, lifted
the fallen, encouraged struggling mer-
it, and has thus been a blessing to hui
manity, then his deeds live after him,
and his children cherish them as a rich
er legacy than gold or lands.
Large stock of all handmade Farm
and Buggy Harness, Collars, Brides,
&C., at Stephensons. See them before
buying. Prices the lowest. feb3-3
In looking over u exchanges, we
notice that accounts of weddings, sur
prise parties, anniversaries, &C., the
s'list of presents are omitted as of yore.
Good sense. What do the public care
about the presents? Presents are sa-
cred, and as such should not be parad-
ed before the vulgar and critical eye of
an unsympathetic world. Besides, there
are frequent instances of people buying
costly presents, when they were unable
to liquidate their account with the prin-
ter.
TO some extent winter should be a
season of rest to the farmer; when the
ground is covered with snow is the pc
riod in which he should seek by rest to
strengthen himself for another seasons
work. Yet in this season of rest, plans
for future operations can be fully ma
tured. There is a sufficient number of
small jobs in repairing tools, caring for
the stock, &C., which will keep both
mind and body in an active state able
to cope with the question Chow to i'm
prove my condition and increase the
money production of my farm another
year." Such work of the mind while
resting the body may produce much
good.
Seven persons died in Eaton and vi
cinity during the month of January
The youngest being 6 months and II
days, and the Oldest 81 years, 6 months
and 20 days. Thus young and old to-
gether go.
There is a class of people in this coun-
try who get up at five O'Clock in the
morning, and who never get back to
bed until 10 or IL O'Clock at night; who
perform the tedious work without ceas-
ing the whole of that time, and receive
other emolument than food and the
plainest clothing; they understand
of every branch of economy
and labor from finance to cooking;
harassed by a hundred respon-
sibilities, though driven and worried,
reproached and looked down
upon, they never revolt, and they can
not organize for their own protection.
Not even sickness releases them from
their posts. No sacrifice is deemed too
great for them to make, and no incom-
potency in any branch of their work is
excused. No essays, or books, or poems
are written in tribute to their stead
fastness. They die in the harness, and
Ire supplanted as quickly as may be.
These are the housekeeping wives of
she laboring men,.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Our New Mnn.

The new Wood County Map, published by
Messrs. Griffin, Gordon & Co., of Philadelphia,
is now being delivered by their agent, Mr..
Carlin Mckinney. This is the most COM
plete Map we ever s~aw-giving as it does a
full description of every town, township and
school district in the county. The maps are
correct in every particular, and everything
about it is as accurate as can be. 1t is print
ed on the best of paper, and the binding is
frst-class in every respect. Those who fail
ed to subscribe for this work have missed a
good opportunity to secure a valuable map
It is worth twice the price asked for it Wood
20. Gdz.
The above is a sample of the testimonials
received by Griffin, Gordon & Co., where ev-
er they have been employed. Their exper-
fence in the map business extends beyond a
quarter of a century and all of their en-
ployes are thorough and competent, and will
make us a good map. Their plats are made
from the Records and actual instrumental
surveys, drawn to a true scale and far sur
pass anything we have seen. They are now
correcting and proofng their surveys before
sending them to the engraver and we hope
our. people will give them all the assistance
they can in correcting and publishing this
valuable work.-GreenfeEd Republican.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

The Preble County Farmers Insti-
tute, will be held in Eaton, Thursday
and Friday, Feb. Sd and 4th, 1887, at
City Hall. Prof. l.. M. Bonham, of
Prof. H. j. Detmore, of
and Rev. Jas. McGregor,
of Oxford Farmers Club,
are the speakers and a good time is ex-
pected. All the expenses of the Insti-
an betrayed by the Agricultural
Board. Farmers especially, and all
others interested, are invited to come
and share the benefits of the Institute
without money and without price.
EX-COM.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
For the Democrat.
Dayton & Indianapolis r.. r..
New and Direct Route.
LIBERTY. IND. ian. 30. 1887.

L1BERT IND, Jan. 81, 1851.
Editor Eaton D~emocrat-The route and
paralelling war now going on between the
Pan Handle and c., H.. & D. companies, from
Richmond to Hamilton, will not stop in the
building of that 40 miles of road, as there is
a demand for a direct route to the East at
Nashville, Connersville, Liberty, Eaton, and
all the smaller stations from indianapolis to
Dayton. This business demand will not be
overlooked by the c., H. & D.. people, as it
will only require the construction of about AZ
miles of new road to complete the new route
between these two important cities, give need
ed facilities to all the way stations and add so
per cent. to the earnings of the Function"
road between Liberty and Indianapolis and
give to the c., H. & d. system the shortest
line between Indianapolis, Dayton and Iron
continuous line of over 800 miles
where it would connect with the C. & o., OPP
posite of ~Ironton. The times and busin ess
needs demand the construction of a road
from Liberty via Eaton to Dayton. Let us
all give a helpiug hand to its early construc-
ton. AGITATION.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Proverbs About Snow.

There are many proverbs about snow.
Some have relation to signs by which the
number of snow-storms during the year are
to be calculated, and others to the number of
storms in the following winter, while still 9TH
ers claim a connection between the moon and
the snow. Passing by these, it may be in
teresting at the beginning of the snow season
to have the selection of the proverbs which
seem to have a foundation in fact. Hero are
a few of the sayings:
Snow is generally preceded by a general
animation of mar and beast, which continues
until after the snowfall ends.
When the snow remains on the ground
sometime in places not exposed to the sun,
expect a hard winter.
When the snow remains on the ground
sometime in places not exposed to the sun,
expect a hard winter.
when the first snow falls dry it means to
lie, but fakes light and soft bring rain oft.
Burning wood in winter pops more before
snow.
When dry leaves rattle on the trees expect
snow.
When in the ditch the snow doth lie, tits
waiting for more by and by.
1t takes three cloudy days to bring a heavy
snow.
If the snow fakes increase in size a thaw
will follow.
If there is no snow before January there
will be the more snow in March and April.
In March much snow, to plants and trees
much woe.-German.
The more snow the more healthy the sea-
son.
Heavy snow in winter favors the crops oil
the following summer.
A snow year, a rich year.
Snow is the poor mans fertilizer, and good
crops will follow the winter of heavy snow
fall.
If much snow be spread on the mountains
in winter, the season of planting will be made
blue with verdure.-Indian.
A heavy fall of snow indicates a good year
for crops.
Much sleet in winter will be followed by a
good fruit year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Porus Plaster, 15c., at Fullerton's
Pablo Sales.

Geo. Nv. Parks will sell at his resi-
dence 6 miles west of Eaton and IL
mile from Concord, on the Concord
pike, on the 10th inst, l driving mare,
/ yearling colt, l spring colt, 5 milk
cows, 8 spring calves, l excelsior self
binder, road wagon, 400 bushels of corn
in the crib, plows, harrows, cultiva-
tors, and other farming utensils too
numerous to mention. Sale to COM
mence at / O'Clock p. M.
Peter j. Ozias will sell at his resi-
dence Az miles northeast of Eaton, on
Tuesday, Feb. 10Th, horses, cattle, hogs,
sheep, farm implements, hay, and many
ather articles. Sale to commence at 9
O'Clock a. M. See posters.
Geo. P. Early will have a Public Sale
of stock at West Florence, Preble Coun-
ty, Ohio, on Tuesday, February 18th,
1887. He will sell a lot of spring calves,
milk cows and a lot of young steers,
making in all 55 head. Also go head of
thrifty shoats, 40 head of stock hogs
and several fine colts and two brood
mares. A credit of nine months will
be given with approved security.
Martha D. Wyatt and Edwin L. Wy
att, administrators of Levi Wyatt, de-
ceased, will sell at his late residence, 6
miles west of Eaton and IL mile south
east of West Florence, or the 10Th inst,
1 four-year old bay driving mare, 1
th~ree-year old bay colt, l sucking colt,
5 milk COWS, 8 two-year old heifers, 2
two-year old steers, l durham bull, 8
spring calves, some southdown sheep,
% head of shoats, 1 farm wagon, l car
rage, l excelsior binder, plows, har-
rows, cultivators, wagon and carriage
harness, timothy and clover hay, corn
in the field, rs sugar crooks, sugar pan,
and many other articles. Sale to com
mence at 10 O'Clock a. M.
Joseph Louk, will sell at public sale,
at his residence, one-ha1f mile south of
E~ldorado, on the 10th inst, work horses,
milk cows, calves, stock hogs, brood
sows, 1 reaper, wheat in the field, timo-
thy hay, a lot of fodder, plows, harrows,
wagons, and many other articles. Sale
to commence at 10 O'Clock, a. M.
The assignees' sale of the personal
property of William Il. Deem, will take
place on the farm of Mr.. Deem, one mile
north of Eaton, on the 18th inst, con-
sisting of 4 good work horses, l buggy
mare, 8 milk cows, 80 head of shoats,
II head of brood sows, 800 bushels of
corn, 8 tons of clover hay, II acres of
wheat in the field, reapers, mowers,
drills, plows, c~u1tivators, harness, wa
CONS and a large lot of other farm ar
ticles. The farm on which the sale
takes place is also for sale. For terms,
&C., call Oh George w. Deem or Marks
| naon, occinnooo
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
New Enterprise.

Our young friend Charles Ressler is
preparing to open up quite an extern
sive buggy mandatory in Eaton. A
part of his machinery has arrived, and
the old shops on Cherry street are be-
ing remodeled for the new enterprise.
Charley's energy deserves a more ex-
tended notice than this, and shall have
it when VIC of the facts. In
the meantime, SUCCESS to him.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Free Lecture at Miami Unfver.
Sity.

DR.. W. A. Dunn, of Cincinnati, lectured on
s;tvl on ssPnnr1at;on pnd i m,a oni'f He
showed the influence exerted by medical
science in prolonging life and increasing the
population. Spoke of the violent struggle
for existence which goes on in the animal
world. While various causes operate SO re-
forms of life, wars, famines and pestilences
are checks in the human family. Matthews,
the author of principles of Population"
was quoted as saying, that if the population
of the United States kept on increasing for a
hundred years at the same rate as it has
been doing, at the end of that time it is a
question whether the land will produce
enough to support the people living in it.
The next lecture will be on Feb. 11th, by
Prof. Henry Snyder. The subject is "sound
in its relation to Music" and it will be illus
trated by numerous experiments.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Good Results in Every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of
Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he was SER
iously afflicted with a severe cold tina settled
on his lungs; had tried many remedies with
out benefit. Being induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, did SO and
Since which time he has used it in his family
for all Coughs ond Colds with best results
This is the experience of thousands whose
lives have been saved by this Wonderful Dis
covery. Trial Bottles free at G.. E. Fuller
toms, Drug Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Loves Labor Lost.

Ladies, figure the cost of the muslin,
linen, buttons and thread, and then
come and see if you can not buy the
Shirts already made for the same price
and even less, without the trouble of
making and aggravation of a poor fit.
Lowest prices and a perfect fit.
Jos. WoERNER,
The Peoples Clothier.
Elegant" Yum Yum Cologne. Try
it. at Fullerton's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
DEATHS.

WIKLE.-Near new Lexington, Jan. oath,
Catharine, wife of William Wikle, aged rs
years, 4 months and IL days.
Her funeral services were conducted in
Salem Lutheran Church at Lewisburg, by
Rev, G.. B~aughman, where she and her be-
reaved husband, now in his S7th year, were
both members for many years.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
Read and Gomez

All Winter Goods sold at prices never
heard of before. Our goods must be
sold before we invoice.
Fox's MAMMOTH DRY GOODS STORE.
jan13-4
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

Itch, Prairie Mango, and Scratches of
every kind cured in 80 Minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no other.
This never fails. Sold by J. P. Brook
ms & Son, Druggists, Eaton, O.
MARI, '86-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03
MARRIAGES.

observation-disclosures. On the 9th of
January, by Rev. G.. Baughman, Mr.. Benja-
min W. Mcclellan and Miss Katie Hooker,
both of Preble.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

Leave orders for Butterick's Patterns
at Woerner's East End Bargain House,
East of Reichel House. Gdecl6-tf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

knights Of LGbor-Labor Assembly 3439,
K. of L., meets every Tuesday evening at 7
o'clock, at Odd Fellows Building.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

For Sugar Buckets, go 20
Rhea & Sons. Only $l.2O per
dozen. feb3.2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

The office of the late DR.. M. Prezing-
er, at Euphemia, O., will be occupied
by his son, DR.. L. A. P, for a time.
Persons wishing the standard remedies
prepared by his father, can be supplied
at a liberal reduction for cash. First
come first served. Jan27-2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

Porus Plasters, 2 for 25c., at Fuller
toms.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

KIM OIL bUOIm W IOlloW.
Use Yum Yum Cologne for the toilet.
At Fullerton's. deceit
A contemporary says that there are
three classes of delinquent subscribers
on every papers subscription list. One
are dishonest and never intend to pay;
another though honest, pays grudging-
ly; and a third pays willingly and is
grateful for being accommodated. 1t is
the prayer Of every good editor, that
the latter class may swallow both the
others.
We learn that an unmarried sister of
John Myler, who has lived in his FAM
lily for some years, met with a serious
accident on Friday last. While going
from the house to the well she fell,
fracturing the bone of her thigh near
the hip joint. The location of the in
Jury renders it difficult of treatment,
and the lady will doubtless be laid up
for week.
Here a little, there a little. You can
rave something on the most trifing pur-
chase at Jos. Woerner's the Peoples
Clothier.
1t is not generally known that Sec
ton 1874 of the revised statutes, make
it the duty of township trustees to erect
and keep in repair, at the expense of
the township, a post and guide board
at all such forks and cross roads as are
kept in repair for general public travel,
and lead to some village, depot, or some
other important place. This guide board
must contain an inscription in legible
letters, directing the way and distance
to the village or public place, or places
situate on each Of such cross roads.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

RANKOF' . ND DEP9SIT.
Deal In Government and County Bonds, Coin and Exchanges. Money 10 fona
on on liberal terms: Interest paid on Time Deposits, Mortgaged papers negot-
aHd PERSONS having good IN ertgage notesto sell, o n wishing to purchase, csn
pe accomplished. Foreign Exchange, o FLetterso o Credit on all arts CT Eu.
rope, car 70 obtained Of us in any sums required.
Eaton, Feb. 4, 1876 1y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-02-03

Reduced rates have been secured on all
lines centering in Columbus, and will be
granted to all persons desiring to attend the
agent Of any such lines, will be furnished
with the proper certificates, which MUST be
secured before, leaving home.